Stevens’s dismissal comes a week after WADL fired consultant Kevin O’Brien, the former president of Meredith’s broadcasting division, for violating “numerous corporate policies.”

WADL sent out a press release this morning, announcing Stevens’ firing, with the headline “WADL Detroit Disgorges Remnants of Kevin O’ Brien.”

The press release states that Stevens was greeted by WADL’s security chief on his first day of work and informed that his services were no longer needed by the station.

Here’s the full press release…

WADL Detroit Disgorges Remnants of Kevin O’ Brien

DETROIT, Feb. 27, 2012 — On his first day of work, Matt Stevens was met by WADL TV Detroit Security Chief former FBI Officer Rich Mazzari. Stevens was informed that per direct instructions from CEO Kevin Adell, his services would no longer be needed at WADL TV Detroit. Stevens was escorted from the station property by security.

Matt Stevens was personally selected by Kevin O’Brien to serve as the station’s News Director. O’Brien was terminated on February 23rd by CEO Kevin Adell for inappropriate conduct.

Announcing the hiring of Stevens last week, WADL general manager Matt Uhl said it was “the start of many great things to come.”

Most recently, Stevens worked as a senior correspondent at WOIO in Cleveland. It’s unclear what relationship, if any, Stevens had with O’Brien before he was hired.

Calls to the station’s press representative were not immediately returned.

Subscribe to Adweek

Featured Courses

Search MarketingOptimize your website through SEO, social media, and digital outreachLearn more >Facebook MarketingGet smart about how to use Facebook for businessLearn more >Copywriting for Social MediaMaximize your clicks, shares, retweets, and pinLearn more >Skills in 60: How to Name Your Brand or ProductDevelop a unique name for any brand, product, or businessLearn more >See more Courses >